In 2016, a survey on the importance of digital methods for business, autonomous work and freelance activities was conducted in Italy.
As of the survey period, 73 percent of the respondents reported that digital skills were important because they enabled to communicate with customers quickly and on a personal level.
On a scale of 0 to 10, how important are the following activities enabled by digital tools and the Internet for business, autonomous work and freelance activity?
Characteristic
Share of respondents who gave 8 to 10 as score
To communicate quickly and on a personal level with customers
73%
To look for new customers based far
65%
To promote and advertise the business on websites, newsletters and social networks
64%
To ease the management of activities
64%
To have new ideas and identify new opportunities for new products and services
63%
To network, find new partners and collaborate with them in order to deliver a more competitive offer
62%
To make the business more visible on maps
61%
To collect online information about main trends in order to deliver customized services and products
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Su una scala da 1 a 10, quanto giudica importante le seguenti attività che gli strumenti digitali e internet mettono a disposizione per attività di impresa, lavoro autonomo e libera professione?
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Foundation Astrid . (September 29, 2016). On a scale of 0 to 10, how important are the following activities enabled by digital tools and the Internet for business, autonomous work and freelance activity? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/661135/importance-activities-enabled-by-digital-tools-and-the-internt-for-business-autonomous-work-and-freelance-activityamong-50-internet-users-in-italy/
Foundation Astrid . "On a scale of 0 to 10, how important are the following activities enabled by digital tools and the Internet for business, autonomous work and freelance activity?." Chart. September 29, 2016. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/661135/importance-activities-enabled-by-digital-tools-and-the-internt-for-business-autonomous-work-and-freelance-activityamong-50-internet-users-in-italy/
Foundation Astrid . (2016). On a scale of 0 to 10, how important are the following activities enabled by digital tools and the Internet for business, autonomous work and freelance activity?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/661135/importance-activities-enabled-by-digital-tools-and-the-internt-for-business-autonomous-work-and-freelance-activityamong-50-internet-users-in-italy/
Foundation Astrid . "On a Scale of 0 to 10, How Important Are The following Activities Enabled by Digital Tools and The Internet for Business, Autonomous Work and Freelance Activity?." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 Sep 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/661135/importance-activities-enabled-by-digital-tools-and-the-internt-for-business-autonomous-work-and-freelance-activityamong-50-internet-users-in-italy/
Foundation Astrid , On a scale of 0 to 10, how important are the following activities enabled by digital tools and the Internet for business, autonomous work and freelance activity? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/661135/importance-activities-enabled-by-digital-tools-and-the-internt-for-business-autonomous-work-and-freelance-activityamong-50-internet-users-in-italy/ (last visited November 21, 2024)
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